Roberta has worked in the human service field since 1992. Roberta started off her career as a domestic violence/sexual assault Victims’ Advocate in the courts. She has assisted hundreds of victims seek safety and helped them navigate through the court system.

She has worn many hats during her career, in which she became the Director of Shelter in one of the various domestic violence shelters throughout the state. Her career includes working with the homeless population in which she assisted them in finding adequate housing through a grant from Yale University using the “Housing First” model, which was the first in the state.

She has also worked with a mental health agency and participated in comprehensive assessments of co-occurring disorders. Also, as a Family Service Coordinator, Roberta provided support for families caring for children with serious disabilities. Roberta was also assigned as a case manager to the Station Nightclub Fire survivors by Governor Carcieri.

As a Prosecution Liaison/Paralegal, she acted on behalf of victims of domestic violence and for the decedents’ family members who were left behind. She also served on the RI Governor’s Justice Curriculum Committee in which she participated in creating the Batterer’s Intervention Program. She was an active member of the Attorney General’s Domestic Violence Task Force

Roberta attended CCRI as a matriculating student and is a certified Community Support Professional.

Her awards include the Community Partner and Leadership award from Brown University Swearer Center, and the Community Partnership Award from the PACE Organization. Roberta is very passionate about helping those in need.